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Haycombe Cemetery & Crematorium

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09/02/2026

There’s something quietly compelling about watching the changing seasons through the picture window at the crematorium.
Winter has a way of slowing the world down - bare branches, still air, and a peaceful quiet that settles over the rolling hills. It invites us to reflect, remember, and pause a while.
And yet, almost without noticing, Spring begins to filter in. Buds appear on the trees, the light softens, and colour returns to the landscape. A gentle reminder that even after the coldest, quietest days, warmth finds its way back.
Through every season, the view reminds us that nature moves at its own pace.

06/02/2026

Then and Now of our dedicated Pet Cemetery area 🐾💖
Take a moment to view the transformation and see how the space has grown to offer more options for remembrance. As part of this improvement, we’ve created additional space for Pet Memorial Boulders that honour much-loved pets.
Our goal remains the same, to provide families with a serene and dignified environment where memories live on.

If you’d like to learn more or discuss the memorial options, please contact the office.

03/02/2026

Have you ever wondered...
What is that ‘hump’ in the grass, just after you leave the Valley Chapel car park? There is more to this area than meets the eye!
2026 marks 20 years since specialist vaults were installed at Haycombe. Within this landscaped mound are concrete chambers, of a very carefully considered construction. They provide the option for loved ones to be laid to rest in a dry, clean space, untouched by soil. Each layer of concrete covering is individually sealed. Specially designed ‘grass mats’ top the chambers to allow grass to grow through, for a natural look that blends in with the surrounding area. For twenty years these chambers have been tucked away, providing another option for those considering burial. Only a few remain, but still as strong as the day they were installed.

31/01/2026

Our beautifully landscaped Valley View garden offers peaceful surroundings with scenic views of Newton St Loe Valley and the Welsh Hills. It provides a tranquil setting for families to visit, reflect, and remember their loved ones. Each plot can hold up to two caskets, urns or loose cremated remains beneath a polished granite tablet in a choice of four colours. You can add a more personalised touch to your memorial with a photo plaque or some art work. Please contact our staff at the main office if you wish to discuss your memorial options in more detail.

28/01/2026

There’s not long left to take part in the consultation to introduce a Public Spaces Protection Order to ensure dogs are kept on a lead of two metres or less and dog mess is removed immediately in Council owned cemeteries. The consultation closes on 2nd February.
If you haven’t shared your views yet, have your say here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/dogs-in-cemeteries-consultation

25/01/2026

With every scrap of sunshine that appears we see our furry residents come out to play. There are many wonderful, majestic trees in Haycombe. The squirrels certainly have their favourites!

22/01/2026

The many Christmas decorations and seasonal items brought into the cemetery have brought much festive cheer and colour throughout December. They start to look a little sad now that we’re rapidly approaching springtime. Our staff will start the clearance of wreaths (and other items not compatible with the regulations) from the Shrubberies and other communal areas in February.
The team will later move on to remove wreaths from garden plots and graves, but due to sensitivity we would much prefer that families remove these items themselves. There are dyes and wires in many Christmas items that can cause permanent staining to memorials, so we strongly advise that they are removed as soon as possible.

Please be reminded that the only items permitted in shrubberies and scattering areas are cut flowers without wrappings, and the official plaques.

19/01/2026

To help you see the dedication and care that goes into maintaining our cemetery, we’re creating a series of videos showcasing the important work our Grounds Team do each day. Have a watch below and keep an eye out for more coming soon!

16/01/2026

New for 2026: The Return of Our Circle Gardens at Newton Nook🌿
We are delighted to announce that our ever-popular Circle Gardens are back and now available to reserve. Beautifully nestled within a tranquil setting, these gardens offer sweeping views of picturesque fields and countryside, with a stunning distant outlook over the Welsh hills.
Each Circle Garden features a round bed, thoughtfully created to accommodate two sets of ashes. This provides a private, dedicated space to honour and remember your loved ones. Please contact the office for more information. cemeteries_crematorium@bathnes.gov.uk or 01225 396020.

13/01/2026

Since opening in 1961, Haycombe Crematorium has supported families across the Bath and North East Somerset area with care and dignity. Over the years, we’ve overseen more than 141,000 cremations, and in 2022, we proudly refurbished our chapel and installed a new exit to improve your experience.
Our team is always happy to answer questions and even welcome visitors who’d like to learn more about the cremation process or see our chapel.
Visits are by appointment only – please contact our main office to arrange.

10/01/2026

Did anyone see the Wolf Moon last week? Seeing the first full moon of the year rise over the cemetery was especially striking. The clear winter sky gave it a brighter, almost icy glow.

07/01/2026

We are consulting on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order to ensure that dogs are kept on a lead of two metres or less and dog mess is removed immediately in the following council-owned cemeteries:
Locksbrook Cemetery, Harptree Cemetery, St. Michaels Cemetery, Smallcombe Cemetery, St. James Cemetery and Twerton Cemetery.
Please note: Haycombe is not included as dogs are not allowed on site (other than in the Pet Cemetery).
Have your say here: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/dogs-in-cemeteries-consultation

Address

Whiteway Road
Bath
BA22RQ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441225396020

Website

https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/burials-cremations-and-memorials

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Our Story

Haycombe Crematorium is the only crematorium within the Bath and North East Somerset area and is located on the southern edge of Bath (BA2 2RQ), and has large windows overlooking the beautiful Englishcombe valley. It was built in 1961, the first cremation taking place on 2nd April of that year. The total number of cremations carried out in the first year was 897 - the average today is approximately 1,600 per annum.

Cremation is a very ancient method of disposal of the dead. Everyone knows that the Vikings practiced it and that urns containing cremated remains are regularly found in Roman burial sites in Britain, but were you aware that there are Bronze age sites too? However, cremation seemed to disappear following the rise of Christianity to become non-existent during the Victorian era and only gradually became an option for the general public again in the early 1900s requiring new legislation to do so. Since then it has grown in popularity until approximately 72% of deaths are followed by cremation nationally, with nearer 90% in the local area.